Fall 2023
American Crafts Fall 2023 issue focuses on the theme collect.
We hope this issue inspires you to think differently about craft and collection—about how and why you purchase the hand-made, seek out meaningful works in galleries and museums, or collect yourself before you begin making something new.
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12 articles
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For the Future
An Indigenous-owned retail space on Santa Fe's famous Canyon Road, 4KINSHIP supports Native makers—and communities.
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The Consummate Collector
Along with her late husband George, Dorothy Saxe built friendships with artists while collecting their work. At age 97, she reflects on her love of craft.
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Pieces of Life
Chris Malone's elaborate clay and mosaic sculptures tell stories of spirituality and an unknown past.
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Seeing is Believing
Three craft artists turn scientific data into visual works that help explain the world.
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In Tune
Virtuoso violinist Vijay Gupta and third-generation luthier Eric Benning work together to create beautiful music—and both share it with marginalized communities.
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New Releases Fall 2023
Books about your brain on art, artist and designer Rogan Gregory, and British studio pottery
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Come On In
Welcome to the Claire Oliver Gallery in Harlem, which champions underrepresented artists.
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To Have and to Hold
When you want to protect and honor special items—and keep track of them—handmade keepsake boxes are a beautiful solution.
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Niche Magazines
Beth Goodrich highlights five such publications here, with a longer list (not exhaustive) of niche magazines below.
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The Night Owl Downstairs
A Korean painter, printmaker, and ceramic artist has created and collected in her Atlanta basement studios for seven years while family life proceeded upstairs.
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Craft That Holds
Three small companies handcraft storage crates, shelves, and credenzas to help music collectors organize all that vinyl.
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Assemblage
Designer Misha Kahn combines traditional craft mediums to create groundbreaking furniture, lighting, and sculpture.
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Photo courtesy of GeologyThe Open 45 Credenza from Geology in oiled walnut, 21 x 60 x 21 in., features a slotted interior that allows for movable divider panels. The shelves can be moved, too, and a cord channel runs the length of the unit for hidden cable management.
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Photo by Ari SkinArtist Jiha Moon draws and paints on a piece inspired by the haetae and Pennsylvania Dutch folk art.
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